Pigmented Bowen's disease of the penis and scrotum in a patient with AIDS

Patients with HIV have higher risk of developing squamous cell carcinoma of the skin given the increased risk of HPV infection, which alters cell proliferation and apoptosis [1]. Pigmented Bowen's disease is an uncommon form of squamous cell carcinoma in-situ characterized by pigmented lesions...

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Published in:Dermatology online journal 2014-04, Vol.20 (4), p.22337-22337
Main Authors: Al-Dawsari, Najla A, Raslan, Wasim, Dawamneh, M Fawaz
Format: Article
Language:English
Subjects:
Acquired Immunodeficiency Syndrome - complications
Adult
Bowen's Disease - complications
Bowen's Disease - pathology
Carcinoma in Situ - pathology
Diagnosis, Differential
Humans
Male
Penile Neoplasms - pathology
Scrotum - pathology
Skin Neoplasms - complications
Skin Neoplasms - pathology
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Summary:Patients with HIV have higher risk of developing squamous cell carcinoma of the skin given the increased risk of HPV infection, which alters cell proliferation and apoptosis [1]. Pigmented Bowen's disease is an uncommon form of squamous cell carcinoma in-situ characterized by pigmented lesions that can clinically mimic superficial spreading melanoma, pigmented basal cell carcinoma, melanocytic nevus, Bowenoid papulosis, and seborrheic keratosis.
ISSN:1087-2108
1087-2108
DOI:10.5070/D3204022337